Public schools in Ooltewah, TN
8 open public schools with an address in Ooltewah, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,479
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Ooltewah public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Ooltewah, TN: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,479 students, an average of 810 per school. The largest campus is East Hamilton High School (1,293 students), and the largest elementary school is Ooltewah Elementary School (858).
Every listed school belongs to Hamilton County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Ooltewah
Elementary schools in Ooltewah
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ooltewah Elementary School Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 858 | — | |
| Snow Hill Elementary School Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 582 | — | |
| Wallace A. Smith Elementary School Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 589 | — | |
| Wolftever Creek Elementary School Hamilton County Schools | PK–05 | 632 | — |
Middle schools in Ooltewah
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Middle School Hamilton County Schools | 06–08 | 745 | — | |
| Ooltewah Middle School Hamilton County Schools | 06–08 | 547 | — |
High schools in Ooltewah
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hamilton High School Hamilton County Schools | 09–12 | 1,293 | — | |
| Ooltewah High School Hamilton County Schools | 09–12 | 1,233 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.1%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black13.6%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Ooltewah schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,479 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ooltewah
How many public schools are in Ooltewah, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Ooltewah: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 6,479 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ooltewah?
All listed public schools with an address in Ooltewah belong to Hamilton County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Ooltewah?
East Hamilton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ooltewah, with 1,293 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ooltewah?
No school with an address in Ooltewah is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Ooltewah guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities